Aaron D. Sperbeck

Aaron D. Sperbeck is a partner at Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot whose practice centers on private and multiparty commercial litigation. He also handles insurance defense, municipal law, personal injury, aviation matters, contract disputes, corporate governance, and state and federal regulatory issues. A former district attorney, he has conducted jury and bench trials throughout Alaska and has appeared in administrative board and appellate proceedings in state and federal forums.

Aaron earned a J.D. from Gonzaga University School of Law in 2005 and a B.S. from Willamette University in 1999. His legal education and courtroom background support a practice that combines litigation with regulatory and advisory work. He is admitted in Alaska and the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska, and his profile also lists federal admission in the Western District of Washington and inactive Washington state status.

His practice includes navigating Federal Aviation Administration requirements, employment law, corporate compliance, and litigation risk. Aaron advises employers on personnel policies, internal practices, hiring protocols, discipline, and termination procedures. He also handles complex disputes involving insurance, contracts, personal injury, wrongful death, and municipal issues. This combination of trial work and preventive counseling allows him to address both active disputes and legal risks that may develop from operational decisions or regulatory obligations.

Aaron D. Sperbeck brings prosecutorial, trial, appellate, and advisory experience to matters involving businesses, public entities, employers, and individuals. He works across disputes that may involve extensive factual records, regulatory requirements, or multiple parties. His background helps clients evaluate litigation exposure, prepare for hearings or trials, and develop policies intended to support legal compliance. He also volunteers as a Search and Rescue Mission Pilot with the Alaska Wing of Civil Air Patrol.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot
• Member, Alaska Bar Association
• Member, Washington State Bar Association
• Search and Rescue Mission Pilot, Alaska Wing of Civil Air Patrol

Licensed State

• Alaska
• Washington

Education

• Gonzaga University School of Law
  J.D.
• Willamette University
  B.S.

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